The name of the ba… Read Full Bio ↴The Donots formed in 1993 in Ibbenbüren, Germany.
The name of the band came into being by chance: The bassist of the band, Jan-Dirk Poggemann wanted to name the band like the pastries donuts, but he wrote the name the wrong way by mistake. The other band members liked the name, because they found their philosophy in the name (donots = do nothing, like slackers), so they retained the name. Very rarely the band calls themselves "Ibbtown Rockers" because of their provenance.
The US edition of “Wake The Dogs” features 14 new songs from the punk-veterans, plus 2 additional bonus tracks not included in the original German release, and was released on OK! Good Records.
Members
Ingo Knollmann (Vocalist) - since 1993
Guido Knollman (Guitar) - since 1993
Jan Dirk Poggemann (Bass Guitar) - since 1993
Eike Herwig (Drums) - since 1995
Alex Siebenbiedel (Guitar) - since 1996
Discography
1996: Pedigree Punk
1998: Tonight's Karaoke-Contest Winners
1999: Better Days Not Included
2001: Pocketrock
2002: Amplify the Good Times
2002: We're Not Gonna Take It
2004: Got the Noise
2005: 10 Years of Noise (DVD)
2006: The Story So Far: Ibbtown Chronicles
2008: Coma Chameleon
2010: The Long Way Home
2012: Wake The Dogs
Anything
Donots Lyrics
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Gimme what I need, something worth dying for
Nothing's
Ever
Good enough
For me
I'm alwys
A set of lungs, a pair of fists, a broken finger
So gimme gimme gimme anything
It's not enough when it's for free
So c'mon c'mon gimme anything
I gotta have it all
I want it all
Just for me
One way ticket, have it all or nothing
Watche me take off, I'm leaving you all for good
Someday
I'll be
Good enough
for you
You will
Comprehend me
No one could ever bear the weight that's on my shoulders
So gimme gimme gimme anything
It's not enough when it's for free
So c'mon c'mon gimme anything
I gotta have it all
I want it all
Just for me
Just for me
Just for me
So gimme gimme gimme anything
It's not enough when it's for free
So c'mon c'mon gimme anything
I gotta have it all
I want it all
Just for me
No one could ever bear the weight that's on my shoulders
No one could ever bear the weight that's on my shoulders
On shoulders
No one could ever bear the weight that's on my shoulders
The song "Anything" by Donots is about the constant search for something more, never feeling satisfied with what one has. The lyrics “Tell me something I haven't heard before, gimme what I need, something worth dying for” shows the singer’s need for something new and exciting in their life. They are always complaining, feeling like nothing is ever good enough for them. The line “a set of lungs, a pair of fists, a broken finger” may signify the struggles that The Donots have faced in their own lives or it could signify the struggles that human's face daily but still want to thrive in many fields.
The chorus “So gimme gimme gimme anything, it's not enough when it's for free” talks about the need for more, and how even when something is given for free, it is not enough. The singer wants everything and nothing is ever enough. The line “Watch me take off, I'm leaving you all for good” is a final goodbye to their old life, they are ready to leave without any attachments.
The bridge of the song “Someday I'll be good enough for you, you will comprehend me” shows the singer's desire for approval and acceptance from those around them. They feel misunderstood by those they love, but they believe someday they will meet their expectations.
Overall, the song "Anything" discusses the common human need for something more, which can lead to dissatisfaction with life. The lyrics may be interpreted as a search for fame, success, or love, but the meaning is ultimately left up to the listener's interpretation.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me something I haven't heard before
I'm tired of hearing the same old things, please say something new and exciting.
Gimme what I need, something worth dying for
I want something so great that I would risk my life for it.
Nothing's
I am always dissatisfied with what I have.
Ever
Good enough
I always want something better than what I already have.
For me
I'm always
I am constantly
Complaining
expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance about something.
A set of lungs, a pair of fists, a broken finger
I am a human being, with the ability to fight and the experience of pain.
So gimme gimme gimme anything
I want something, please give it to me.
It's not enough when it's for free
I will never be satisfied with something that I did not earn or pay for.
So c'mon c'mon gimme anything
Please give me something, I will take anything.
I gotta have it all
I want everything, I am not content with less.
I want it all
I want everything, I am not content with less.
Just for me
I want it all to myself, I am selfish.
One way ticket, have it all or nothing
I am willing to leave everything behind to get what I want.
Watch me take off, I'm leaving you all for good
I am leaving everyone and everything behind to get what I want.
Someday
One day in the future,
I'll be
I will become
Good enough
I will finally be satisfied with what I have.
for you
for others to see and appreciate my worth.
You will
One day you will
Comprehend me
You will finally understand my worth.
No one could ever bear the weight that's on my shoulders
I believe that I have more troubles and pressure than anyone else.
On shoulders
No one could ever bear the weight that's on my shoulders
I believe that I have more troubles and pressure than anyone else.
Contributed by Julia V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.